Outdoor Ottomans and Footstools: The Most Flexible Seat You'll Own
An outdoor ottoman works as a footrest, spare seat and stand-in coffee table. How to choose the right size, shape and material for your alfresco.
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Outdoor Furniture Fading: Why It Happens and Which Colours Hide It
Why the Australian sun fades outdoor furniture, which colours and fabrics hide it best, and what genuinely slows UV damage down.
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Outdoor Armchairs: Building a Lounge from Pieces Instead of a Set
Why two good outdoor armchairs and a side table can beat a lounge set, and how to build an alfresco corner piece by piece in Australia.
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Outdoor Staging for Sale: Styling an Alfresco That Photographs Well
Preparing to sell? A zone-by-zone guide to outdoor staging — dressing your alfresco, balcony and pool area so the listing photographs well.
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Cafe Table and Chairs at Home: Recreating Kerbside Dining in Your Courtyard
Bringing kerbside cafe dining home: retro cafe settings, Tolix-style chairs and simple styling rituals for Australian courtyards and balconies.
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Front Porch Bench Ideas: First-Impression Seating for Your Entryway
Where a bench works at the front of the house — verandah, portico or front path — and how to style first-impression seating that gets used.
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Ceramic Garden Stools: Seat, Side Table or Sculpture?
A ceramic garden stool is an occasional seat, a side table and a piece of sculpture in one. How to choose one and style it in an Australian outdoor area.
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Indoor Outdoor Bean Bags: One Bag for the Rumpus Room and the Deck
One bean bag for the rumpus room and the deck: what makes a true indoor outdoor bean bag, which colours commute well, and how to run the setup.
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Building a Backyard Wellness Corner: Outdoor Relaxation Area Ideas for Yoga, Coffee and Quiet
How to set up a small backyard wellness corner for coffee, stretching and reading — the seat, the surface, the shade and where to put it.
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Outdoor Cushion Ideas for Summer 2026-27: Colours and Prints in Australia
The colours, prints and cushion counts that work outdoors in an Australian summer, with picks from the Neat Furniture cushion range from $25.
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Outdoor Daybeds: Creating a Resort-Style Backyard in Australia
Outdoor daybeds turn a backyard into a resort. What to look for, how to pair one with shade, where to place it and how to style the Bali look.
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Hamptons Outdoor Furniture, Coastal or Mediterranean: Styling Your Outdoor Lounge
Three outdoor styling looks Australians actually use: Hamptons, coastal and Mediterranean, with palettes, cushion picks and lounge pairings.
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Replacement Outdoor Chairs: Matching Styles and Finishes in an Older Setting
Two chairs have failed but the rest are fine. How to match replacement outdoor chairs to an older setting by height, finish and fabric.
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